Erie County and Buffalo City property record for 85 Depew Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,640 sqft · built 1921 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,390 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $635,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,322 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 140200 78.83-4-2 |
| Primary APN | 140200 78.83-4-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,640 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,840 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 600 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1921 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1921 |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 8,390 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 59 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 178 sqft |
| Patio Area | 160 sqft |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 06321100 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 85 DEPEW AVE |
| City | BUFFALO |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 14214-1509 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N-4-50 |
| Legal Description | 57. E WALLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | CENTRAL PARK |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2.000 |
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BUFFALO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 4800 |
85 Depew Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 DEPEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1509 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Jan 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20222022008781 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11394 / 4970 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 85 DEPEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1509 |
| Document Number | 0113944970 |
| Book / Page | 11394 / 4970 |
| Map Reference | MAP 456 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022008781 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,540.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 DEPEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1509 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 152 FORDHAM DR, BUFFALO, NY 14216-3144 |
| Document Number | 0140352777 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 14035/2777 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | ERIE NY |
| Property Address | 85 DEPEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1509 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 85 DEPEW AVE, BUFFALO, NY 14214-1509 |
| Document Number | 0139766948 |
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| Date | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Book Page | 13976/6948 |
| Instrument | 2021015023 |
| Name | MOVEMENT MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29707 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 85 Depew Ave was $2,322, down 66.2% from the year before.
Source: Erie County and Buffalo City assessment roll, as of May 19, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Erie County |
| Municipality | Buffalo City |
| Unified School District | Buffalo City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,322.00 (-66.21%) | ||
| 2025 | $6,872.00 (+3.45%) | $703,000 (+71.88%) Land $126,000 Building $577,000 | $703,000 (+5.71%) Land $126,000 Building $577,000 |
| 2024 | $6,643.00 (+212.61%) | $409,000 (-) Land $101,400 Building $307,600 | $665,041 (+13.82%) Land $164,878 Building $500,163 |
| 2023 | $2,125.00 | $409,000 Land $101,400 Building $307,600 | $584,286 Land $144,857 Building $439,429 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 85 Depew Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1979.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 20, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 85 Depew Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | BUFFALO WATER AUTHORITY serves 276,000 people · EPA ID NY1400422 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2023 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 852 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
May also be available: Greenlight Networks, T-Mobile.
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